In a message dated 2/3/07 8:39:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I just came across a listing on Amazon for a book on Irish bobbin lace > fans. I've included the title: > Craobh Nua: the First Collection of Irish Themed Bobbin Lace Fans > > The link is: > http://www.amazon.com/Craobh-Nua-Collection-Themed-Bobbin/dp/0951990535/sr=1- > 21/qid=1170552380/ref=sr_1_21/104-9582480-4834354?ie=UTF8&s=books > ---------------------------- Dear Cindy (in state of Wisconsin),
This is one of several fan books by Ann Keller, so definitely go to see what is on her site: www.annmargaretkeller.com I would like to warn that in my experience she takes a long time to fill orders, and claimed last year that her e-mail provider is not reliable (she does not always receive e-mail sent to her). Last May, I sent $140 cash for several books to Ann via a friend who was to visit Ann's studio. The books didn't get here and I tried to find out what happened. That is why I asked on Arachne last Fall for a alternative way to reach her. The order arrived in October! Copies of all Ann's books are in my library, and they are lovely. They are spiral bound, printed on 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" paper. The book you inquired about is 32 pages in length. With postage, it averaged out to about $24. This 1999 (it is not new) book has 5 fans - historical background, story of the designs, general instructions, stitch instructions (with drawings), patterns, lists of supplies, mounting instructions. If you have found an alternative book supplier in U.S., it seems wise to use it! Ann mentions that Malcolm Cox is the maker of her fansticks. *Every* time we write about fansticks on Arachne there is a flood of inquiries, so I looked for him. He is located in Ireland and advertises in "Lace", the bulletin of The Lace Guild UK. www.connect.ie/users/mcox I just tried this web site, and it was extremely slow. E-mail is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cindy, There are fanstick makers in the US, but I just looked at a recent IOLI Bulletin and did not find an advertiser. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
